Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Opening statement
I have for many years been interested in the history of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and in particular the architect William Waters, of that city. It is my hope that this blog will serve as a clearinghouse for information about Mr. Waters as well as a sounding board for any opinions on subjects under consideration. I intend to add images of building and engage in discussion about same. Perhaps there will be persons as interested in this subject as I am.
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R. Nebel - outstanding work!
ReplyDeleteYour notes on Oshkosh history are fascinating and informative, and these drawings are absolute treasures! Please keep it up.
Your fan, DL
Very nice R.... You are the Master delineator!
ReplyDeleteThanks, lived in a Waters house for 20 years 1969 thru 1989
ReplyDeleteFYI- Did you know there is a William Waters geocache? It's called "Waters Wheel" and can be found at http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC1G3QD_waters-wheel?guid=ab37aabe-786a-4e84-b5fb-2aec0582f0cc
ReplyDeleteWe found it a couple of years ago.
I believe Waters also designed St. Paul's Church and the Equitable Fraternal Union in Neenah.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with the images you have collected and presented. As an author and artist from the Waupaca, WI area who focuses on historical subjects, I greatly enjoy the "treasure hunt" for old, quality images (drawings, maps, photos, etc.) I am curious where you were able to find so many of Waters' renderings, since the Oshkosh library asserts that it does not possess a file of his "plans". In particular, I wonder if you might tell me where you obtained the renderings of structures from the Waupaca area. Thanks for the blog, and thanks for your help!
ReplyDeleteto: both Don & Ron: Don, thanks for the all the info on the Shattuck & Clark houses. I have more post planned for Neenah. Ron, all but a few of the drawings are my own. I'm eager to see your book.
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